The US national debt stands at more than $37,000,000,000,000. To put that in perspective, a trillion-dollar stack of $1 bills reaches 67,866 miles. That’s long enough wrap around the earth ~2.73 times. A stack of singles representing the entire debt stretches a little more than ten and a half times… Read more“Map Monday, National Debt by Country”
Category: Maps
Map Monday, What is the Most Popular Motor Vehicle?
If you’re reading this blog, you probably own, lease, or make loan payments on a motor vehicle. The concept of a motorized vehicle goes back at least to Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century models and designs. Unfortunately, Leonardo’s imagination far outpaced the technology of his time. The path to the present,… Read more“Map Monday, What is the Most Popular Motor Vehicle?”
Map Monday, Last Spring Freeze Date in the US
When does your area experience the last spring freeze? The vernal equinox signals the astronomical beginning of spring. Meteorologists often divide the seasons into equal three month periods that align with calendar months. By their definition spring starts on 1 March. While both of these definitions work for their communities,… Read more“Map Monday, Last Spring Freeze Date in the US”